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Businesses & Resources in Anthem ArizonaFri, 02 Feb 2018 20:11:39 +0000en-UShourly12018 ClubCorp Charity Classichttp://anthemlocal.com/2018-clubcorp-charity-classic/
Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:09:53 +0000http://anthemlocal.com/?p=532Anthem Golf & Country Club, a member of the ClubCorp family of clubs, will be participating in the 2018 ClubCorp Charity Classic, ClubCorp’s major annual philanthropic open-house event. In 2016, the popular ClubCorp Charity Classic raised a record-breaking $3 million nationwide for Augie’s Quest/ALS Therapy Development Institute and a variety of charities throughout the U.S.

The 2018 Anthem Charity Classic Month will be hosted in March with a wide variety of fun and interactive fundraising events, for all areas of interest! The funds raised from the events will be split evenly between : Augie’s Quest for ALS Therapy Development Research, the ClubCorp Employee Partner Care Foundation, and our 2018 local organization—the Foothills Food Bank.

Each organization is a 501c3 non-profit organization and the funds raised will be split evenly between the three organizations. We are excited to open our Club to the public annually for this event, which benefits the local community and makes a positive impact on the lives of so many. Please let us know if you have any questions or are interested in helping out with this event!

Anthem News is reporting that the gates to the reconstructed playground and splash pad at Anthem Park will be open for business after a ribbon-cutting ceremony this coming Saturday morning during Anthem Autumnfest 2014. The new, shorter towers mimic the originals but using better materials to withstand our harsh desert environment. While the new structure dose not match the original’s skyline, it offers “significantly more built-in and stand alone play features.”

It’s hard to imagine – paying more than we already are for water if you live in what is commonly referred to as “East Anthem.” Anthemites that reside on the west side of the I-17 are fortunate enough to have Phoenix water. However, the vast majority of Anthem lies on the east side of I-17 of which we have EPCOR as our water provider. And if you think EPCOR water rates are already extreme, they are about to increase once again… that is unless we can convince to Arizona Corporation Commission to not reverse their decision to deconsolidate Anthem from the Agua Fria wastewater district in 2011 .

That’s right! Even before the three-year phased deconsolidation is complete, the Corp Commission is bowing under the weight of complaints from Agua Fria customers left holding the the big bill. Anthem News is reporting that on On Aug. 8, EPCOR followed the Commission’s orders and delivered rough numbers on three alternative rate scenarios:

Reconsolidation of Anthem with Agua Fria

Deconsolidation of the Agua Fria wastewater district

Consolidation of EPCOR’s five wastewater districts

The judge hearing the case is expected to present the schedule for next steps within about a week. EPCOR spokesperson Rebecca Stenholm encourages the community to get involved. “It’s a public process. Customers in each district can get fully engaged in the process,” Stenholm said. “As customers, sharing your perspective is an important part of this process.”

The Anthem Community Council has prepared a petition opposing reconsolidation. The petition is available to sign online, at the civic building or at the community center.

Here is a visual from EPCOR of the various scenarios that are being presented:

]]>Rhapsody School of Music At a New Locationhttp://anthemlocal.com/rhapsody-school-of-music-at-a-new-location/
Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:27:34 +0000http://anthemlocal.com/?p=428

Just about one year after starting Rhapsody School of Music, Brian and Angie Benson have found it necessary to move to a larger space. The new location is at the Eastside Shopping Center near TutorTime, Planet Beach and Rookies Neighborhood Sports Grill.

85086 Magazine reports that according to Brian, the ability to provide space for students and instruments at the old store was becoming an issue. The Bensons believed they could enhance the learning experience for their students if the school was larger and had classrooms that were more quiet. The move has also provided them with more exposure and the ability to expand their brand.

Hard to believe that these Anthem Independence Day Celebrations that take place the day prior (July 3rd) have been going on for 15 years but it is true. The star of the show, the fireworks of course, will fly from the corner of Freedom Way and Anthem Way in typical fashion. However, that is not all. There is a variety of activities that precede the fireworks show including rides, a DJ, dancers, stilt walkers, food vendors and a beer garden.

Here is the schedule of activities.

3 p.m. – Anthem Skate Park closes

4 p.m. – Anthem Community Center closes. All cars must leave the parking lot by 5 p.m. as parking lot is the staging area for fireworks.

6 p.m. – Festivities begin of which you will want to arrive early for better parking.

Buy all-you-can-ride bracelets in advance at the Anthem Community Center for $12. On sale until 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 2.

Arrive early to find parking. Walk or carpool if possible.

Bring water, not beer and wine. The Rotary Club will sell adult beverages in the beer garden. Alcohol is forbidden elsewhere.

No personal fireworks or open flames allowed. The park’s built-in grills are OK to use.

If you just want to see the fireworks, there are lots of great places for viewing. Check a road map against the road restrictions.

The Outlets at Anthem provides an alternative viewing experience that begins with a sidewalk sale. Grab dinner at the food court and let the kids enjoy the playground until the light show begins. The view from the Outlets is great.

Anthem News is reporting that the Anthem Community Council is considering a developer’s proposal to build a 6,583-square-foot freestanding emergency room in Anthem, in the Fry’s shopping center complex to be exact. I was actually thinking that spot would make a great location for a Chic-fil-a! Seems a bit small for an emergecy room, but that’s just this writer’s opinion.

According to Andrew Jordan, spokesperson for Adeptus Health, The proposed Arizona General Hospital ER would be a 24-hour outpatient facility staffed with a board certified emergency physician, an emergency-trained registered nurse and a radiology technician. If approved, construction would likely take 6-8 months.

There is a meeting related to this where representatives from Arizona General Hospital with the Anthem Community Council will present plans for the emergency room. It takes place Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Civic Building at 3701 W. Anthem Way.

Anthem News is reporting that yet another fatality in school closures will be occurring. This time the victim is KinderCare. They report that, “after 13 years of caring for kids, KinderCare will close its doors Friday, May 30, leaving about 60 families to find another source for childcare.” This in light of the news of The Caepe School is Closing just yesterday. Can you say, “Wow!”

I remember KinderCare as being the first licensed care center to serve Anthem. The main reason for the closure appears to be dwindling enrollment. According to KinderCare spokesperson Colleen Moran, they are working with the approximately fifteen teachers from the Anthem staff to help them through the transition.

It’s sad to see so many businesses open only to later close their doors but when a pioneering pre-school and day care center closes due to enrollment issues, one has to wonder what is going on? Is the Anthem child population shrinking (you wouldn’t think so if you attended any of the Music in may events)? Or are the other day care facilities just too competitive?

]]>The Caepe School is Closinghttp://anthemlocal.com/the-caepe-school-closing/
Tue, 27 May 2014 16:18:36 +0000http://anthemlocal.com/?p=393After six years of serving students in a private, college-preparatory format, The Caepe School will be closing. A year ago the Caepe was seeking charter status. But in a recent email, head of the tuition-based school, Tamara Lee, said, “We are not going to pursue a charter and, in fact, we are closing the Caepe School.” The school originally opened in 2008 with grades K–8. Grades 9–12 were added in 2009, but were eliminated by November 2011 due to lack of enrollment.

Not is all lost however as the Caepe spun-off the preschool to become its own entity August 2013 with the name Brighter Beginnings. Lee said the preschool, which offers full- and half-day options and extended care, will continue operating in the Caepe’s current location in Anthem Commerce Park.

Additionally, the program will expand this fall with the addition of a Kindergarten class. Brighter Beginnings implements a “responsive classroom” technique, targeting social and emotional development. Components of the curriculum include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, Spanish, PE and a community and earth awareness program with an emphasis on community service and recycling programs.

]]>Anthem Memorial Day Ceremony: A Day of Remembrancehttp://anthemlocal.com/anthem-memorial-day-ceremony/
Fri, 23 May 2014 22:59:44 +0000http://anthemlocal.com/?p=389

You will not want to miss out on the Memorial Day ceremony in Anthem on Monday, May 26th. The ceremony titled “A Day of Remembrance,” is now in its third year and is becoming an annual tradition. The award-winning memorial itself (pictured above) has five pillars represent the unity of the five branches of the U.S. military.

• Keynote address by Doree Berggren of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
• P.O.W. and M.I.A. ceremony
• Tribute to the 26 veterans commemorated at the Memorial who were killed in action or are missing in action
• Performance by ProMusica Arizona

Sure there are plenty of Starbucks in and around Anthem but what about specialty coffee houses? Daisy Mountain Coffee, which already has a location at 7th street and Carefree Highway has opened a new location at 3170 W. Carefree Hwy, Ste 7. Daisy Mountain Coffee roasters is a family owned and operated coffee roasting company who sells their freshly roasted coffees as well as a variety of espresso drinks, smoothies, sandwiches and wraps.

A unique feature you’ll notice when you walk in is the natural gas powered wood stove in the back which is actually the coffee roaster. Whether your coffee preference is a shot of espresso, latte, iced, French press or just a good ol’ cup of java, “You are getting the best,” according to co-owner, Tammy Doucette. She also pointed out, “We buy only the top 5-percent-rated coffees in the world from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mexico, Peru. All 100-percent organic.”

So check them out in their new location. Both addresses are as follows: